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California Hydrogen Business Council Welcomes ITM Power as it Launches Hydrogen Energy Storage Program

California Hydrogen Business Council Welcomes ITM Power as it Launches Hydrogen Energy Storage Program

24 Jun 2013

ITM Power has joined the California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC) as a founding member of the group’s new Hydrogen Energy Storage Program – a key interest area for the UK electrolyser manufacturer. ITM Power’s US representative Geoff Budd will sit on the Hydrogen Energy Storage Program committee alongside representatives from founding members Hydrogenics and Southern California Gas Company. The program, which was implemented by the CHBC on the 17th June, aims to assist the market adoption of hydrogen energy storage in California by providing a greater understanding of the roles of power-to-gas, hydrogen as an energy store and the use of hydrogen as a transport fuel.

“We are delighted to play an active role in the CHBC and support the activities of the Hydrogen Energy Storage Program. Energy storage is a significant business opportunity in California and the formation of this important grouping is very timely,” commented Dr. Graham Cooley, CEO of ITM Power. “We are looking forward to building on our relationships and entering the US market with our HGas products.”